Exped Impulse 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 30 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 30 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Impulse 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Impulse 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30, and 3 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Exped Impulse 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Exped Impulse 30 carries 2L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (30L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Impulse 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 is the better call.